IAN HERBERT: The small men always walked like giants in Eddie Colman’s household. The 5ft 6in right-half would mark Alfredo di Stefano for Manchester United against Real Madrid in 1957 but no one needed to teach him about humility.

Kluivert has put in a string of impressive displays this season, netting five times in his 17 appearances. United are interested but it is looking increasingly unlikely that they will sign him anytime soon.